ProvenanceThe Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS, informally known as The Flying Doctor) provides people living in rural, remote and regional areas of Australia with emergency medical services and other health care. It is a non-profit organisation, formed out of the Australian Inland Mission (AIM) Aerial Medical Service founded by the Reverend John Flynn in 1928.
Badges like this were sold to raise money for the Flying Doctor Service in the early to mid-twentieth century. The catchphrase “Flying Doctor Calling” became well known around Australia.SignificanceThe Royal Flying Doctor Service is an iconic Australian organisation which has provided crucial medical care to many South Australians. Badges such as this were part of fundraising efforts to encourage people to donate and show their support of the service.DescriptionCircular badge: printed paper between tin base and celluloid cover. Depicting aeroplane flying in blue, white and red. Marked 'Flying Doctor Calling' in red block letters.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementKeywordsbadgescharity badgesfundraisingDate of Creation1900 - 1930Date of Usage1900 - 1930MaterialTin
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|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0036
